RCIA Program

The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults is a combination of education, immersion, and spiritual growth that can trace its roots to the earliest days of the Church when members were still openly persecuted for their faith in Jesus Christ. In this uncertain environment, new members were carefully vetted, often over a period of several years, before they were permitted to join the community, be initiated into the faith, and celebrate Mass as a full member of the Church.

Thankfully, the modern Church in the United States is not subject to the same persecution as our earliest brethren, and the RCIA process is more open and a bit shorter! The goals, however, remain the same: through a combination of education, community support, and liturgical rites we, with the Grace of God, examine and form those who seek initiation into full communion with the Body of Christ.

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The 2020-2021 RCIA program at St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish begins on September 13, the first Sunday after Labor Day, and continues until Pentecost – 50 days after Easter.  This is however only the first step in a life-long journey of growing in a relationship with Christ and His Church.  Participants are expected to attend monthly meetings on Sunday (usually the last Sunday of the month), following 5:00 pm Mass, where we review and discuss the weekly-posted topics and videos for that month. Together, we break bread as family and community, grow in formation, and prepare for full communion with and initiation into Holy Mother Church.

RCIA is both for those who know they want to join in Christ's Body, the Church, AND for those simply seeking or exploring questions and what the Church teaches.  The journey is yours!
 

Ready to join us?

Fill out the form below or call the parish office, 317.873.2885.

Even if you have questions, concerns about the time commitment, or aren’t sure you’re ready for the RCIA process, contact us and we’ll arrange to meet you and discuss your concerns.